Dr. Howard Smith Oncall

From March 2024Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DT5_FagjbAj/Heartburn is common. At least 1 in every 4 persons in North America have it, andit seems that nearly everyone you know is on some type of acid-suppressingmedicine, prescription or over-the-counter or both. With the trend toward usingfood as medicine, let’s look at the foods that can help you control gastric acid andheartburn.Melons including cantaloupe, honeydew, watermelon and bananas. Melons havelow acid content so they don’t add to the acid your stomach produces. Same istrue for bananas.Green vegetables including broccoli, asparagus, green beans, celery, andcauliflower are low acid and healthy.Fish don’t contribute to acid problems. Grill, bake or poach it. No frying.Lean chicken, turkey, and beef are low acid. Don’t fry or eat the skin. Fattyversions will trigger heartburn.Egg whites have good protein and are low acid.Then the carbs:Oatmeal has fiber which helps your gi system keep moving.Whole-grain bread has lots of vitamins, minerals, but